Family Gourmet Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice
Recalling firm: Family Dollar Stores - NC Distribution Center
Why it was recalled
Live insects were noted inside several unopened bags of product.
The exact product
Family Gourmet Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice, 32 oz. (2 lb.) plastic bag (SKU: 1230394)
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Original FDA code information
Lot # 3047GP15; Best By Date: February 16, 2016 Lot # 3076GP15; Best By Date: March 17, 2016
| Type | Code / value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| lot | 3047GP15 | Lot # 3047GP15; Best By Date: February 16, 2016 Lot # 3076GP15; Best By Date: March 17, 2016 |
| lot | 3076GP15 | Lot # 3047GP15; Best By Date: February 16, 2016 Lot # 3076GP15; Best By Date: March 17, 2016 |
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1261-2016
- Event ID
- 73070
- FDA status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Sep 8, 2015
- Reported
- May 4, 2016
- Classified
- Apr 28, 2016
- Terminated
- May 5, 2016
- Quantity
- 315,590 units (total rice)
- Location
- Matthews, NC, United States
- Initiation type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Notification
Where it was distributed
Nationwide - AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY
Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗
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